Montreal
Bad Loud Lyrics
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For years to come fellowship, fortitude, why would you stay?
When you are bold and beautiful
Never trust a hotel clock
Share your truth with those you love
But not so much because nothing last
Still I confide in you
Oh Montreal
My home away from home
Searching through the remnants ratified
Souvenirs are scars that qualify
Mostly bad mementos stay with you
Save a few, exceptional
Oh Montreal
My Montreal (repeat)
It's been too long
Pack my best badge of truth, by the skies I'll travel light
With less than I use to bring, same old memoirs I will sing
‘Cause they're all I have and this one's for them
The lyrics of Bad Loud's song Montreal is a tribute to Montreal, a city that has a special place in the artist's heart. The opening lines of the song describe a blue room with a view, probably an apartment in Montreal that provided a safe haven for the artist during wintertime. The following lines emphasize the importance of companionship and fortitude in the face of adversity. The artist then asks why anyone would leave such a beautiful place, implying that Montreal represents a place of comfort and belonging for the artist.
The lines "Never trust a hotel clock" and "Share your truth with those you love, but not so much because nothing lasts" seem to indicate that the artist has experienced some sort of loss or disappointment in the past. Nevertheless, the artist confides in Montreal and sees it as a place of solace and authenticity. The reference to "bad mementos" that often stay with us suggests that the artist has had some negative experiences in Montreal or elsewhere, but there are still positive memories to cherish.
Overall, Montreal is portrayed as a place of refuge and inspiration for the artist, where he finds his voice and his truth. The song is a moving tribute to a city that holds a lot of meaning for the artist.
Line by Line Meaning
One blue room with a view, shelter on a winter's day
A comforting blue room with a view that provided shelter on a cold winter's day
For years to come fellowship, fortitude, why would you stay?
Fellowship and fortitude will stay for years to come, why would you want to leave?
When you are bold and beautiful
When you are confident and attractive
Never trust a hotel clock
Hotel clocks are not reliable, don't trust them
Share your truth with those you love
Be honest with the people you care about
But not so much because nothing last
But don't share too much because nothing lasts forever
Still I confide in you
Still, I trust you with my secrets
Oh Montreal
Oh, Montreal
My Montreal (repeat)
My beloved Montreal
My home away from home
Montreal feels like a second home to me
Searching through the remnants ratified
Looking through the verified remains
Souvenirs are scars that qualify
Souvenirs are like scars that qualify one's experiences
Mostly bad mementos stay with you
Usually negative memories stick with you
Save a few, exceptional
But there are a few exceptional ones worth saving
It's been too long
It's been too long since I've been to Montreal
Pack my best badge of truth, by the skies I'll travel light
I will pack my most honest self and travel lightly
With less than I use to bring, same old memoirs I will sing
I will bring less than I used to, but I will still sing about my old memories
‘Cause they're all I have and this one's for them
Because they're all I have and this song is for those memories
Contributed by Elliot H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.